HELP! Ride needed from London Tri

[Dan B]

My wife has left me stranded, as she has no wish to drive to the Docklands on a Sunday. In fact, she wants nothing to do with triathlon in general, especially on a summer Sunday morning.

I can get my stuff to the race (which should be a comedy of sorts at 6-7am) but I'll have one hell of a time trying to get it all back, plus my bike, to Croydon after my race (starting at 9:30, should be done by noonish).

If anyone wants to see what triathletes go through on race day - especially those with hostile spouses - this is the perfect opportunity.

Any help appreciated!!!

[the muur]

Why not support the club's promotion at Herne Hill instead? And rule number 1............don't marry hostiles! Wether you're into bikes, trains or stamps, it helps to have 'the Guv'nors support'.

[Dan B]

Very helpful, Mr Pot Belge -

1. I do have the Guv'nor's support to commute and abandon the house on Saturday mornings;

2. I was a convert who discovered he had a hostile upon spending £700 for a bike and £50 per race;

3. I'm hoping to spread the word of the Addiscombe to the triathlete crowd about us; and

4. This still doesn't get me home from Docklands.

I will endeavour to strip down my paraphernalia to bare rucksack minimum and get by with a weekend travelcard. If you see a bloke riding south tomorrow looking like death with his house on his back and two tyres about to explode, buy him a pint. I may stop by Herne Hill, if only to pass out.

[the muur]

Ouch!

[Elliot M]

DLR is open to bikes so shouldn't be a problem to get the train all the way home, that's what I'm doing.

[Dan B]

Thanks Elliot -

I was able to meander home via DLR, East London line from Shadwell, and a stopping train from New Cross Gate. All that free Purdey's sure came in handy ... I was very nearly rehydrated by the time I walked in the door.

Hope the relay went well!

DB